Justo L. Gonzalez

Conozca su Biblia, developed in partnership with the Asociacin para la Educacin Teolgica Hispana and the Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission unit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is a unique Bible commentary series written in Spanish by leading Hispanic theologians and Bible educators. Justo L. Gonzlez, the General Editor for the series, is a distinguished biblical scholar and the author of numerous books, including Hechos (Acts) in this series.

The volumes in Belief: A Theological Commentary on the Bible from Westminster John Knox Press offer a fresh and invigorating approach to all the books of the Bible. Building on a wide range of sources from biblical studies, the history of theology, the church's liturgical and musical traditions, contemporary culture, and the Christian tradition, noted scholars focus less on traditional historical and literary angles in favor of a theologically focused commentary that considers the contemporary relevance of the texts. This series is an invaluable resource for those who want to probe beyond the backgrounds and words of biblical texts to their deep theological and ethical meanings for the church today.

Est creciendo el inter s, la conciencia y la demanda por el conocimiento de que la justicia social es algo que sale de la fe cristiana. Pero esto no es algo nuevo.Por quinientos a os la cultura e identidad latina han sido moldeadas por sus desaf os al statu quo religioso, socioecon mico y pol tico, ya sea en oposici n al colonialismo espa ol, las dictaduras latinoamericanas, el imperialismo estadounidense en Centro Am rica, la opresi n de los trabajadores de campo o la explotaci n actual de inmigrantes indocumentados. El cristianismo ha jugado un papel significativo en ese movimiento en cada etapa.Robert Chao Romero, hijo de padre mexicano y madre inmigrante china, explora la historia y la teolog a de lo que l llama la iglesia mestiza . Romero considera como este movimiento ha respondido a estas y otras injusticias a lo largo de su historia al apelar a la creencia que la visi n de Dios por la redenci n incluye no solo promesas celestiales sino tambi n la transformaci n de cada aspecto de nuestras vidas y el mundo. Al recorrer esta historia de activismo y fe, lectores descubrir n que los cristianos latinos tienen un coraz n conforme al de Dios.

Explora la evoluci n del pensamiento cristiano hasta el siglo XXI con la nueva edici n del Dr. Justo L. Gonz lez actualizada con diversos temas sociopol ticos y ecol gicos.Un texto acad mico de referencia de gran valor pedag gico que cubre por completo y cronol gicamente la historia y desarrollo del pensamiento cristiano hasta el siglo XXI. Actualizado y ampliado con los retos y oportunidades de este siglo: la ecolog a y el medioambiente, la econom a y la justicia social, el papel de la mujer y la influencia de las teolog as del tercer mundo.El Dr. Justo L. Gonz lez te prepara para una experiencia educativa nica que conecta el pasado con un futuro lleno de potencial, que con meticuloso detalle abunda sobre: La estrecha interacci n entre el culto, la teolog a y la doctrinaUna nueva perspectiva de Calvino y la teolog a de San Agust nExploraci n de las teolog as emergentes del "tercer mundo" y su influencia en la teolog a y el pensamiento eclesi sticoNuevo cap tulo sobre los eventos alrededor del a o 100, destacando la transici n del cristianismo desde ser principalmente un movimiento entre jud os y hacia una iglesia compuesta y diversaUn segmento dedicado a las mujeres durante la Reforma del siglo XVITemas sobre las nuevas teolog as del llamado "tercer mundo", y el impacto que han hecho en la teolog a y el pensamiento de la iglesiaLa influencia de la comunicaci n digital y las redes sociales en el cristianismo modernoEn contraste con otros libros de historia eclesi stica, la obra del Dr. Justo L. Gonz lez se distingue al enfocarse en las ideas y concepciones teol gicas m s que en los hechos y personajes. Este enfoque facilita el an lisis y estudio continuo de doctrinas espec ficas desde la poca apost lica hasta los tiempos modernos.History of Christian Thought up to the 21st CenturyExplore the evolution of Christian thought up to the 21st century with the new edition of Dr. Justo L. Gonz lez, updated with various sociopolitical and ecological themes.A valuable academic reference text with significant pedagogical value that comprehensively and chronologically covers the history and development of Christian thought up to the 21st century. Updated and expanded to include the challenges and opportunities of this century: ecology and the environment, economy and social justice, the role of women, and the influence of third-world theologies.The close interaction between worship, theology, and doctrineA fresh perspective on Calvin and the theology of Saint AugustineExploration of emerging "third-world" theologies and their influence on theology and ecclesiastical thoughtNew chapter on events around the year 100, highlighting the transition of Christianity from being primarily a movement among Jews to becoming a church of manyA dedicated section on women during the 16th-century ReformationThe influence of digital communication and social media on modern ChristianityIn contrast to other books of church history, the work of Dr. Justo L. Gonz lez stands out by focusing on ideas and theological concepts rather than on events and figures. This approach facilitates the ongoing analysis and study of specific doctrines from the apostolic era to modern times.

Modern missional movements have often viewed the historic Christian traditions with suspicion. The old traditions may be beautiful, the thinking goes, but they’re too insular, focused primarily on worship and on the interior life of the church, and not looking outward to evangelism and good works. In Liturgical Mission, Winfield Bevins argues that the church's liturgy and sacramental life are in fact deeply missional. He explores the historic practices of the Christian church, demonstrating how they offer a holistic framework for everyday Christian discipleship and mission in the twenty-first century. The result is a book that not only invites all Christians back to the historic liturgy of the church, but also invites those already in liturgical churches to rediscover the missional life that has too often remained latent in their own traditions.

While many histories of Christian worship exist, this project undertakes a task both more focused and more urgent. Rather than survey the whole history of the Christian church, it focuses on the formative period between the first and fifth centuries CE, when so many of the understandings and patterns of Christian worship came to be. And rather than include such developments as the monastic hours of prayer and the history of ordination, the authors deal primarily with those aspects of worship that recur on a weekly or regular basis: preaching, Eucharist, and baptism. The book divides its subject into three period. It begins with the emerging worship of the New Testament era. It moves to the second and third centuries, when the church’s main tasks of establishing its identity in relation to its Jewish roots and making its way in a hostile Roman environment showed up in its theology and practice of worship. And it concludes with the fourth and fifth centuries, when introducing the increasing numbers of converts after Constantine to Christian faith became one of the highest priorities of the church’s worship. This resource will serve as a valuable guide to the historical developments that brought about Christian worship as we know it today.

Un estudio cuidadoso del texto mismo, desglosando las implicaciones teol gicas y pr cticas de los pasajes b blicos; pero con aplicaciones frecuentes a la vida diaria del creyente y de la iglesia.El libro subraya las caracter sticas fundamentales de la teolog a de Lucas, y la unidad entre su Evangelio y Hechos, a adiendo profundidad en los temas m s importantes por medio de 31 Excursus y 1 Ep logo de los Hechos de los Ap stoles. Una invitaci n a reflexi n y el estudio continuo por medio de preguntas al final de cada cap tulo, para su interactividad y apoyo en la asignatura para quienes lo toman de libro de texto para los institutos y seminarios.Un libro dirigido a: Pastores y predicadoresMaestros y directores de estudios b blicosPersonas que deseen entender la Biblia mejor, as como vivirla y seguirla a plenitudCommentary on the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the ApostlesA careful study of the text itself, breaking down the theological and practical implications of the biblical passages; but with frequent applications to the daily life of the believer and the church.The book highlights the fundamental characteristics of Luke's theology, and the unity between his Gospel and Acts, adding depth to the most important themes through 31 Excursus and 1 Epilogue of the Acts of the Apostles. The book invites reflection and continued study by means of questions at the end of each chapter, for your interactivity and support in the subjects for those who take it as a textbook for institutions and seminaries.A book addressed to: Pastors and preachersTeachers and directors of biblical studiesPeople who want to understand the Bible better, as well as live it and follow it to the fullest

A concise history of the Bible: its creation, use, and interpretation.What is the Bible? To answer this question we must understand the Bible's origins in the early church. In this book, celebrated church historian Justo Gonz lez introduces the reader to some important features of the earliest Bibles--for instance, the Bible's original languages, its division into chapters and verses, and even its physical appearance in its first forms. Gonz lez also explores the use of the Bible in the early church (such as in worship or in private reading) and the interpretation of the Bible throughout the ensuing centuries, giving readers a holistic sense of the Bible's emergence as the keystone of Christian life, from its beginnings to present times.

A lo largo de las p ginas se desarrollan dos rostros contrastantes del cristianismo en Am rica Latina. Por una parte, los esfuerzos de justificar la explotaci n y de calmar la conciencia, pero tambi n ardientes llamados hacia una transformaci n radical. Se muestran los intentos de usar el cristianismo para instar a los oprimidos a someterse, y su resistencia y hasta rebeli n, tambi n en nombre del cristianismo. Es una invitaci n a buscar las diversas expresiones de estos dos polos del cristianismo seg n fueron evolucionando a trav s de los siglos, al responder a la esclavitud africana, al llamado a la independencia, a los diversos programas de transformaci n social y de revoluci n. Se ver que no s lo se manifestaron en el catolicismo romano, sino tambi n entre los protestantes cuando entraron en escena. Sin embargo, estos dos rostros del cristianismo no constituyen la totalidad de la inmensa variedad de experiencias religiosas, creencias y pr cticas que han tenido lugar en Am rica Latina. En las p ginas que siguen podr leer acerca de las religiones nativas y africanas y c mo elementos importantes de ellas han subsistido, frecuentemente debajo de un barniz de cristianismo.

This study by renowned author Justo L. Gonzalez, emphasizes Jesus' life and ministry. Gonzalez explores how today's Christians may walk with Jesus in specific forms and acts of ministry. Written in both Spanish and English, this book contains eight sessions on the themes of: Calling, Praying, Feeding, Healing, Commissioning, Teaching, Witnessing, and Giving. The bilingual book is a combination student/leader book with discussion questions at the end of every session. Este estudio del reconocido autor Justo L. Gonz lez resalta la vida y el ministerio de Jes s. Gonz lez explora c mo los cristianos de hoy pueden caminar con Jes s de forma concreta y con actos de ministerio definidos. Escrito en espa ol e ingl s, este libro contiene ocho sesiones sobre los siguientes temas: llamado, oraci n, alimentaci n, sanaci n, comisionamiento, ense anza, testimonio y donaci n. Este libro biling e combina el libro del estudiante y del l der e incluye preguntas de discusi n al final de cada sesi n.

Desde la llegada de los conquistadores en el siglo XV hasta la difusi n del movimiento Pentecostal en la actualidad, el cristianismo ha sido uno de los factores m s determinantes en la vida de los pa ses latinoamericanos. A la vez, el cristianismo refleja formas y culturas propias de nuestro continente, y los cambios que lo marcan en esta regi n est n afectando otras regiones del mundo por medio de la inmigraci n y las comunicaciones a nivel global. Tomando muy en cuenta esta relaci n mutua entre el cristianismo que se desarroll en Am rica Latina y el cristianismo alrededor del mundo, esta obra describe los encuentros m s importantes entre pueblos e ideas en relaci n con la fe cristiana. Lo hace mientras conduce al lector en un fascinante peregrinaje narrativo que tiene como protagonistas a exploradores, misioneros, campesinos, m sticos, charlatanes, evangelistas, pastores, dictadores y m rtires. Se trata de una s ntesis magistral de la historia del cristianismo en Am rica Latina--una historia que busca fomentar una comprensi n equilibrada de los factores que afectan tanto al cristianismo como a todo el continente.

La situaci n de los inmigrantes hispanos "indocumentados" en los Estados Unidos plantea interrogantes de ndole primordialmente econ mica y pol tica. A los hispanos cristianos, sin embargo, su compromiso cristiano les sugiere, adem s, interrogantes de ndole teol gica. Por ejemplo: qu importancia damos a nuestra identidad cultural, tomando en cuenta tanto nuestra ciudadan a terrenal como nuestra ciudadan a en el Reino de Dios? Qu significa para nosotros vivir la fe en una tierra extra a, donde la iglesia generalmente mantiene una estrecha alianza con el orden socioecon mico y pol tico? Qu actitud debemos adoptar frente al racismo institucionalizado y la desigualdad econ mica y pol tica que nos rodea? Qu aporte podemos hacer a la comprensi n del Evangelio desde nuestra tradici n cultural? Estas y otras preguntas similares son las que aqu aborda el autor con "la esperanza de ser parte del creciente di logo entre el pueblo hispano y otras minor as de los Estados Unidos". Aunque al escribirla originalmente ten a en mente a un pueblo que, como l mismo, vive en tierra extra a, esta obra es un modelo de "teolog a liberadora" --una obra til para cristianos que reconocen que, por ser seguidores de Jesucristo, est n llamados a vivir como "extranjeros y peregrinos en este mundo".

Si bien muchas personas podr an creer que la frase "reformados pero a n en estado de reformaci n" es exclusiva de los calvinistas modernos, este concepto tambi n suena v lido para los wesleyanos. Al estudiar a Juan Wesley, esta obra presenta una visi n amplia de la relaci n entre los elementos del Cuadril tero y la misi n. As este libro abre caminos en un terreno nuevo sobre el cual tanto te logos liberales como conservadores pueden encontrar elementos comunes a ambos. Gonz lez expresa que, al a adirla al Cuadril tero, la misi n ayudar a la iglesia a ir m s all de la bifurcaci n entre la justicia social y la santidad, y que el pueblo llamado metodista debe aferrarse a ambas para no poner en riesgo el xito de su testimonio, misi n y ministerio.

Gonz lez clarifies the nature and method of Wesley's theology, which Albert Outler famously christened the Quadrilateral, and he suggests that, while helpful, to be more descriptive of Wesley's intent and the spirit of the Reformation to Scripture, reason, tradition, and experience, we must add mission. While many might believe that the phrase "reformed but still reforming" has been co-opted by modern-day Calvinists, these words also ring true for Wesleyans. Looking to John Wesley, this book takes the long view of the relationship between the elements of the Quadrilateral and mission, thus finding new, common ground upon which theological liberals and conservatives might stand together. The book says that the addition of mission to the Quadrilateral can also help the church move beyond the bifurcation of social justice and holiness, and that the people called Methodists must hold on to both or risk the success of their witness, mission, and ministry.

Historical events have long been the standard lens through which scholars have sought to understand the theology of Christianity in late antiquity. The lives of significant theological figures, the rejection of individuals and movements as heretical, and the Trinitarian and christological controversiesthe defining theological events of the early churchhave long provided the framework with which to understand the development of early Christian belief. In this groundbreaking work, esteemed historian of Christianity Justo González chooses to focus on the literature of early Christianity. Beginning with the epistolary writings of the earliest Christian writers of the second century CE, he moves through apologies, martyrologies, antiheretical polemics, biblical commentaries, sermons, all the way up through Augustines invention of spiritual autobiography and beyond. Throughout he demonstrates how literary genre played a decisive role in the construction of theological meaning. Covering the earliest noncanonical Christian writings through the fifth century and later, this book will serve as an indispensable guide to students studying the theology of the early church.

每逢周日，牧师或崇拜的主礼人都会说："我们起立用《使徒信经》宣认我们的信仰。"如果我不理解它们的意思，不明白它们为什么重要，或十分确信我不赞同它们当中的某些内容，我还应该说出它们吗？若要明白该信什么，该做什么，我们难道不应该仰望上帝在《圣经》中的话吗？难道应当指望古人与今人的话吗？基督教正统的"官方"声明把教会分裂成自以为义的、傲慢的、好战的各个派系，自信他们对基督教的信仰与生活的理解才是正确的，其他任何不赞同它们的人都是错的。难道不就是这样吗？难道不正是"正统的"基督教、犹太教和伊斯兰教造成了众多世界范围的冲突吗？本书特别为努力解决这类问题的基督徒而写。不是因为他们是怀疑论者或异端，需要被归正，被说服接受《使徒信经》所表达的教会的传统信仰，而是因为教会需要他们。教会需要他们那些令人不安的问题，这些问题会邀请我们所有人同他们一样认真地对待我们站着说"我信......"时所蒙召做出的决定。*每章附有研讨问题，适合主日学或小组讨论使用*

In this accessible historical overview of Sunday, noted scholar Justo Gonzalez tells the story of how and why Christians have worshiped on Sunday from the earliest days of the church to the present. After discussing the views and practices relating to Sunday in the ancient church, Gonzalez turns to Constantine and how his policies affected Sunday observances. He then recounts the long process, beginning in the Middle Ages and culminating with Puritanism, whereby Christians came to think of and strictly observe Sunday as the Sabbath. Finally, Gonzalez looks at the current state of things, exploring especially how the explosive growth of the church in the Majority World has affected the observance of Sunday worldwide. Readers of this book will rediscover the joy and excitement of Sunday as early Christians celebrated it and will find fresh, inspiring perspectives on Sunday amid our current culture of indifference and even hostility to Christianity.